Fatal Shooting Following Hit and Run

The Linn County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report from a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle in rural Scio, Sept. 14.

According to a press release, although Linn County Sheriff’s Department responded to the report, the Oregon State Police were able to locate the vehicle on Shimanek Bridge Drive off of Richardson Gap. Upon arrival officers found the driver to be an armed individual.

Despite repeated requests and commands the suspect refused to…